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2016 - 2017 RECAP The Experience the Ice Program just completed its fourth year of inviting Michiana schools to

Compton Family Ice Arena. The program was created to reinforce the importance of physical fitness,

encourage nutrition and healthy lifestyles to young and growing children. Using the Compton Family

Ice Arena to attract and motivate children, the CFIA staff skates with participants while integrating

lessons found in the Indiana State Education Standards for gym and health. This program would not

be possible without the help from our generous sponsors who have been with us from the start:

Saint Joseph Health System and Royal Excursion. Listed below are the stats from the 2016-2017

year:

1,632 participants between 2nd and 8th grade

21 school partners; 2 or 3 school trips per month

Countless smiles while students are at Compton Family Ice Arena

SCHOOL PARTNERS St. Vincent de Paul

Walt Disney Middle School

Hamilton Traditional School

Woodview Elementary School

Holy Family Catholic School

Horizon Elementary School

Swanson Primary Center

Jackson Intermediate School

Perley Primary Fine Arts Academy

Harrison Primary Center

St. Joseph Catholic School—South Bend

Madison Primary Center

St. Pius Catholic School

Holy Cross Catholic School

Christ the King Catholic School

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Lincoln Primary Center

Warren Primary Center

McKinley Primary School

Battell Elementary School

Hums Elementary School

OVER THE YEARS

LOOKING AHEAD

School Year Trips Kids

2013-14 18 1,291

2014-15 19 1,560

2015-16 18 1,420

2016-17 21 1,632

The Compton Family Ice Arena at the University of Notre Dame plans to continue the Experience

the Ice program for the 2017-18 school year. We plan to host another 18-24 trips next academic

year and welcome another 1,600+ students to Notre Dame. We will continue to reinforce the im-

portance of physical activity, healthy eating and healthy lifestyle choices while creating a larger and

more diverse skating community!

SURVEY RESULTS After each trip (time permitting), students were given the opportunity to fill out a survey about what

they experienced while being at Notre Dame. Here is what we found:

Students realize that hard work , teamwork, sleep, and exercise are important drivers to student-

athlete success

93% of students feel welcome to return to Notre Dame to participate in other activities

Students know that there are a variety of activities for them to participate in at Compton Family

Ice Arena

While presenting, we need to be sure the children understand that “nutrition” and “healthy

eating” are synonymous terms, so that survey results are more accurate

Saint Joseph Health System continues the legacy of caring for Michiana, begun by the Sisters of the

Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ more than 150 years ago. Saint Joseph Health

System is a Regional Ministry Organization of Trinity Health that provides compassionate,

faith-based care paired with the latest in advanced medical technology and procedures.

In addition to acute-based hospital care, they are proud to provide a wide range of community-

based and post-acute services including: community wellness, physical rehabilitation, home care,

physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and

affordable senior apartments.

Saint Joseph Health System’s “This Counts” campaign is a movement for a fitter, healthier life. This

Counts provides the foundation for all of us in this community to do what we can to bring exercise

and nutrition into our lives. Whether it’s taking the stairs or washing the car, it all counts!! They

encourage us to start where we are, use what we have and do what we can. Just Move!

For the third straight year, the “This Counts” campaign donated T-shirts for every student who

participated in Experience the Ice. This served as a reminder to “just move” everyday! Over 2,500

students have these shirts and wear them proudly on the streets of Michiana!

SPONSORS SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM

COMPTON FAMILY ICE ARENA

Royal Excursion is a locally owned and operated company. Founded in 1998, Royal Excursion focuses

its service on quality, loyalty, and honesty. They strive to continuously offer their customers first

class service at low cost prices. Their mission is to provide high quality customer service, safety, reli-

ability, and valuable transportation service to our community. Customer service, quality equipment,

and professional well trained drivers are just a few of the ways they strive to achieve success. They

demand high standards of their equipment and staff to assure the most pleasant experience possi-

ble with Royal Excursion.

We want to thank Shannon Kaser and the whole Royal Excursion team for providing all 21 schools

with first-class transportation to and from Compton Family Ice Arena, as well as for their

commitment to the community, the University and the goals of the Experience the Ice Program!

The Bus ride was the best

part of the trip! I wish it

could take me home!

-Lincoln Primary,

3rd Grader

SPONSORS ROYAL EXCURSION

Compton Family Ice Arena has been open and serving the community for just over five years now.

CFIA sits on the south edge of campus, directly across from the Joyce Center. The state-of-the-art

facility has been rated in the top venues to watch a sporting event in the country! This two-sheet

facility is the primary home to the Notre Dame Hockey Program but also serves as the home to the

Irish Youth Hockey League, Michiana High School Hockey League, Notre Dame Skating Academy, and

the Notre Dame Figure Skating Club.

I really liked coming here with my friends

and I had a lot of fun and I want to definitely

come back.

-Hamilton Traditional School, 4th Grader

FOR MORE INFO OR TO BOOK A TRIP

Contact Brett Blatchford, Assistant Programming and Instruction Manager

(574) 631-3605 or bblatchf@nd.edu